| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $194.73 | 4.750% | $203.9797 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.36 | 5.435% | $254.4779 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.89 | 6.275% | $152.9191 | $152.92 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.46 | 6.504% | $249.7093 | $249.71 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.88 | 6.813% | $232.7242 | $232.72 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.39 | 11.533% | $20.5109 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.31 | 13.187% | $184.8457 | $184.85 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.02 | $1,299.1668 | $1,299.17 | $1,299.15 | $1,299.10 | |